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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is "object play" associated with for humans?
(a) Our primate heritage.
(b) Our memory.
(c) Our speech ability.
(d) Our intelligence.

2. According to McConnell, what is the best word to use to encourage a dog's silence?
(a) Down.
(b) No.
(c) Stop.
(d) Enough.

3. According to McConnell, small _______impart big meaning for a dog.
(a) Movements.
(b) Looks.
(c) Words.
(d) Treats.

4. What does McConnell advise about an alpha rollover?
(a) She does not condone it.
(b) She sometimes condones it.
(c) She is indifferent to it.
(d) She does condone it.

5. What is one claim owners make about their dog's personality that is erroneous, according to McConnell?
(a) "But he acts different in new environments!"
(b) "But he never acts this way at home!"
(c) "But he doesn't like treats!"
(d) "But he can't be trained!"

Short Answer Questions

1. What are low pitched sounds used for?

2. At the vet's, how should an owner pet her or his dog to calm it down?

3. What is an "alpha rollover"?

4. What is the command McConnell suggests to give a dog so that it will wait at the door?

5. What is habituation?

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